Meanwhile, Nicholas watched on with cold detachment, his dark eyes filled with a burning hatred.

Despite being covered in injuries, Melvin continued to provoke Nicholas with vulgarities, determined to get a reaction.

“Let me tell you… Your daughter is probably enjoying herself with some man right now! Hahaha… Zuko Hamerton! Congratulations! Even if you find Lina, she’s just a worthless slut who’s been whored by men! Hahaha…”

“Enough of your nonsense! Move!”

A few prison guards intervened and forcibly dragged Melvin away while the iron door slowly closed, muffling Melvin’s wails.

Zuko’s phone rang once again, interrupting the tense atmosphere.

“Zeke?” Melissa’s panicked voice came through. “W-What just happened? Who was screaming? Does it have anything to do with Lina?”

Zuko rubbed his temples, trying to collect his thoughts, and replied softly, “Ma’am, don’t worry. It wasn’t Lina. I’m outside now, and it was just someone passing by.”

“Someone passing by and making such strange noises?”

in turmoil, and he struggled to find the

For the past few days, Melissa had been feeling restless, unable to eat or sleep properly, and her attempts to

happened to Lina? Please don’t scare me.

spoke gently, but his words landed heavily on Melissa’s heart. “I’ll send someone to pick you up. I’ll explain everything in

daze, feeling lost and

ending the call, Zuko furrowed his brows,

“Uncle Nicholas, don’t listen to that scum’s nonsense. Pammy and Renee

system…” Zuko glanced

his phone, ensuring that he wouldn’t miss

been no activity for

finished speaking, his phone buzzed,

icon appeared on the screen, indicating a

he stared at the

in closer, equally

weak signal. After a moment,

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